Pubdate: Thu, 06 Dec 2012
Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)
Copyright: 2012 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
Contact:  http://newsreview.com/sacto/
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Author: Ngaio Bealum

HAPPY HOLIDAZE

What's a good holiday present for a stoner? You know, like pipes and
stuff?

- -St. Chron Nicholas

Like pipes and stuff? For pipes, I like hella cool hand-blown glass
made by artisans. Find them at a local head shop (duh). You can always
get any manner of mass-produced smoking devices there (don't say
"bong" in a head shop; they'll have to kick you out), but please take
a moment to look at the hand-made pieces. In the past 10 years,
especially on the West Coast, artists have embraced the softening of
marijuana laws and are making all kinds of color-changing dragons and
eyeballs and swirly things that don't even look like pipes yet are
pipes. Get your friend one of those-which look great on coffee tables
and are terrific conversation starters-and maybe you will inspire
someone to start their own art-glass collection.

If water pipes seem pricey, maybe buy a jar or something for them to
store their cannabis. If you can't find anything you like at a local
shop, try Aqua Lab Technologies (http://aqualabtechnologies.com) or
Northwest Glass Art Head Shop (www.northwestglassart.com).

About the "stuff": Call Dave. No really, most stoners usually have a
nice device, but they could often use some more weed. (Surprise.) And
these days, people like to have a variety: sativas in the daytime,
indicas at night. An exceptionally tasty or a hard-to-find strain is
always a great gift for the chronnoisseur in your life. Too bad
cannabis clubs don't offer gift certificates.

You could always look for unique gadgets: a silicone ashtray to keep
pipes from breaking when being tapped; a nice carrying bag for their
favorite bong; a gift or kief box containing a variety of papers and
blunt wraps; or a fancy lighter or two. Does your friend like to play
games? It may be hard to find a copy, but the vintage 1970s stoner
board game The Official Dealer McDope Dealing Game is fun to play. The
card game Grass is easy to find at any game store and is sure to
entertain. The Oaksterdam Gift Shop (www.oaksterdamgiftshop.com) is a
great resource and a good way to support the cannabis community.

I want to make a holiday treat with cannabis as an ingredient.
Ideas?

- -Betty Chronic

Now we're talking. First things first: Always clearly label your
cannabis-infused treats! You would never want anyone, especially a
child, to accidentally ingest cannabis foods. It won't really hurt
them, but it will change their whole day-and not necessarily for the
better.

That said, cannabis-infused butter will work for just about any baked
good in your cookbook. Pie crusts, cookies, even fruitcake. Go crazy.
For some cool gluten-free and low-sugar options, check out Aunt
Sandy's Medical Marijuana Cookbook (Quick American Archives, $18.95).
Author Sandy Moriarty will even show you how to make a
cannabis-infused stuffed turkey! Happy holidaze, indeed! The Marijuana
Chef Cookbook (Green Candy Press, $12.95) also has some really good
recipes and ideas.
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MAP posted-by: Matt